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Why all the attacks on the White House Garden?

If you missed the big gardening news this week, here's the summary version: First there was the lobby group for Big Chem protesting the organic nature of the Obama Kitchen Garden - to be expected. But this week an attack...

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Hardy Roses from Der Rosenmeister

Lee Ginenthal loves roses. And it’s a good thing for me, and for all you cold climate gardeners out there, that Lee decided to focus on hardy roses which thrive in USDA hardiness zones 5, 4, and even 3Lee operates Der Rosenmeister nursery from his home outside of Ithaca, NY. I visited there in mid-June [...]

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Happy Holidays

We had the most fabulous holiday in Scotland and for the first time ever, I really didnt want to come home, dont get me wrong I love our home and garden, but the Lodge we stayed in was just so comfortable in every way, that I wanted to stay forever. This is the Lodge, and its situated at the side of Loch Linnhe just outside of Fort William This is the view from the lovely spacious balcony I sat here...

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Catch Amy and the Professors in Parade Mag

Here's Amy's how-to turn in America's Sunday magazine, called "Get a Beautiful Garden Now". It's full of tips and myth-busters from two of our favorite hort profs - Jeff Gillman and Linda Chalker-Scott. Now let's discuss among ourselves. - A...

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July in the garden

For adding a tropical touch to a landscape it's hard to beat the bird of paradise plant (Strelitzia reginae). The plant features striking flowers with blends of orange, blue and white. The flowers resemble tropical birds and the lush evergreen foliage adds an exotic, tropical appearance to a yard.

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p lay-ground

after the DVRs, cell phones, flat-screen TVs, personal computers and other techno-wizardry they're growing up with these days, what do kids really want? “A child wants to be with you, they don't care deeply what you're doing, they just want to spend time with you,” said Peggy Anne Montgomery, a horticulturist for Bailey Nurseries.

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New appraisal regulation has builders up in arms

WASHINGTON – It's by far the hottest controversy in real estate this summer, and it could directly affect the value of your house – probably negatively – by tens of thousands of dollars.

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Recent NewSchool graduates offer new takes on old designs

Related Terms: , Recent NewSchool graduates offer new takes on old designsBy Union-Tribune Staff Writer2:00 a.m. July 5, 2009WATER SAVER Replace tropical plants with drought-resistant ones. Good advice-givers include the Water Conservation Garden at Cuyamaca College in El Cajon and the Discovery Center in Carlsbad. For more tips: thegarden.org. AVOIDING 'STUPID' GROWTH The North County Inland Regional...

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The Flag is Always Flying at Vintage Home!

A fresh vintage Union Jack has recently replaced our old flag which was rather tattered and torn after many years of sun, wind and rain! Well, what a wonderful holiday break we've had! We enjoyed some glorious sunny days and time away with family for a very special Birthday celebration, and an enjoyable spell beside the sea. There's been the odd spot of retail therapy - and a good deal of vintage retail...

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Sunflower Race Update

The Sunflowers continue to grow by the fence. I planted the seeds in three pots with the names marked on sticks. They are giant single Sunflowers, and are outgrowing the Sunflower Moulin Rouge I planted in Hils greenhouse. They are towering over the Lady Emma Hamilton Rose, the Madonna Lilly, the Leopards Bane, and the Camellia. The garden Gnomes and Pink Flamingo look on. The garden birds seem to...

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Ethel Garden Gloves Winner Announced

Alina is the winner of the garden gloves. Her comment number was picked by the random number generator. Thank you to all commenters for participating. I hope you’ll come back again!

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From landscape to playscape

It's a warm summer morning, and a Menlo Park play area is already teeming with children. Day camp is about to begin as the youngsters dig in the sandbox, take turns on the swings, shoot hoops and scribble on a 30-foot long whiteboard. Parents chat at a picnic...

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What causes hot tap water to smell like sulfur?

Fixit: A look at what causes rotten-egg odor in hot tap water. Plus tips on clearing the stink.

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Go with the flow: Tips on toilets and leaking pipes

Ed the Plumber: Tips on selecting a dual-flush toilet and repairing copper pipes.

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Suck lost items out of the drain

Drop a ring down the sink drain? Here's a link to a video on retrieving items from a drain with a wet vac instead of a wrench.

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How To Arrange Silk Flowers

I am a great lover of flowers and find them so uplifting to look at, especially when coming home after a hard day’s work. If my budget allowed, I would choose to have fresh flowers in my home every day but since that’s not an o...

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Plants vs. Zombies

Plants vs. Zombies Game Free Download (49.1 MB) Full unlimited version Zombies are invading your home and are after your brains! Thankfully, you have your arsenal of plants to defend you in Plants vs. Zombies! Armed with a garden full of peashooters, melon-paults, and cherry bombs, you`ll need to think fast, and plant faster, to stop the different types of zombies dead in their tracks. Obstacles like...